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At Cooking in The Keys, we share easy fish recipes and island-inspired dishes from the Florida Keys. From quick shrimp dinners and juicy steaks to fresh salads and sweet Key lime treats, these simple recipes bring the taste of the Keys to your kitchen.

Florida Keys Recipes

  • bowl of mango pico de gallo with tortilla chips
    The Best Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
  • red snapper stuffed with Mediterranean seasonings
    How To Roast a Whole Red Snapper
  • fried red snapper sandwich with cheese
    Crispy Yellowtail Sandwich
  • sweet coleslaw with cabbage, carrots, peppers, and creamy dressing
    Sweet Coleslaw
  • key west sweet and sour chicken
    Key West Sweet and Old Sour Chicken
  • blackened chicken tacos
    Key West Blackened Chicken Breast Tacos
See more Florida Keys Food →

Key lime pie with whipped cream.

Authentic Key West Key Lime Pie

Sweet and tangy with a crumbly graham cracker crust is how to describe our favorite dessert.

This is a real key lime pie recipe from The Keys 🌴😊🌸

Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce

Stone crab claws with mustard sauce are a Florida Keys favorite, pairing sweet, chilled crab with a tangy, creamy dip.

Key west stone crab claws on a platter.

Fresh Fish Recipes

Florida Keys food is renowned for its fresh fish and seafood, bold flavors, and local ingredients.

  • mahi with cream sauce and capers
    Mahi Mahi With Cream Sauce
  • Broiled yellowtail snapper with lemon on white plate.
    Broiled Yellowtail Snapper Recipe
  • Salmon with coconut aminos and cauliflower and lemon
    Salmon With Coconut Aminos
  • tripletail fish with lemon butter sauce
    Seared Tripletail with Garlic Butter Sauce
  • shrimp with seafood sauce
    29 Healthy Seafood Recipes
  • grits and fish with eggs and bacon
    Fish and Grits Recipe
See more Key West Fish Recipes →
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Felice Kaufman

I’m Felice, chef and food blogger in Key Largo, Florida. Cooking in The Keys is all about simple, flavorful dishes made with fresh fish and seafood, fruits, and vegetables from South Florida. My goal is to make cooking easy with delicious recipes anyone can follow. Read more

Tropical Appetizer Recipes

Kick off your Keys gathering with a taste of paradise! Browse our Florida Keys appetizer recipes and find light, fresh bites that capture the island's tropical flavors.

  • peach mango salsa bowl
    Peach Mango Salsa
  • Cucumber feta salad with olives and tomatoes.
    Chickpea Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad
  • Green mussels from new Zealand in a green dish.
    Green Mussels Recipe
  • Key west stone crab claws on a platter.
    Florida Keys Stone Crabs with Mustard Sauce
  • mahi mahi fish tacos
    Fried Mahi Mahi Tacos
  • swordfish tacos plate
    Swordfish Tacos Recipe
See more Tropical Appetizers →

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Shrimp Recipes

Sweet and snappy Key West Pink Shrimp are perfect for quick, flavorful meals, whether grilled, sautéed, or chilled for shrimp cocktail.

  • boiled shrimp with lemon, potatoes, and corn
    Boiled Shrimp With Potatoes and Corn
  • sides for boiled shrimp
    What To Serve with Boiled Shrimp
  • boiled shrimp with coktail sauce and lemons
    Boiled Shrimp With Old Bay
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    Gulf of America Recipes
  • seafood dinners for 2
    Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes For Two
  • steamed shrimp with cocktail sauce
    How To Steam Shrimp
See more Key West Pink Shrimp Recipes →

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mahi mahi with old bay and lemon

Fish Recipes

shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce

Shrimp Recipes

Key west stone crab claws on a platter.

Seafood Recipes

porterhouse-steak

Meat Recipes

colorful roasted vegetables recipes

Vegetable Recipes

passion fruit smoothie with yogurt

Fruit Recipes

Steak Recipes For Dinner

These easy steak recipes are perfect for dinner. All you need is a hot pan, good meat, and a few simple ingredients.

  • porterhouse steak platter
    Cast Iron Porterhouse Steak
  • marinated thin chuck steak dinner
    Marinated Chuck Steak Recipe
  • reverse seared steak with broccoli and cole slaw
    Reverse Seared New York Strip Steak
  • skirt steak on rice
    How To Cook Skirt Steak on The Stove
  • pan seared chuck steak with mashed potatoes and peas and carrots.
    Pan Seared Chuck Steak Recipe
  • medium rare NY strip steak
    Medium-Rare NY Strip Steak
See more Meat Recipes →

Seafood Dinner Recipes

Make dinnertime simple with these quick and easy seafood dinner ideas.

  • high protein white fish recipes
    Low Carb Fish Recipes
  • red snapper, ahi tuna, mahi mahi recipes
    High-Protein Fish Recipes
  • fish omelette with Mexican seasoning
    Fish Omelette
  • gluten free fish recipes
    Gluten Free Fish Recipes
  • coconut fish fingers with forkful of chili sauce
    Key West Coconut Crusted Snapper
  • baked lemon butter fish
    Baked Tripletail with Basil Butter Sauce
See more Florida Keys Seafood Recipes →

Sunset in Key Largo

Experience the beauty of a Key Largo sunset at our favorite spots. Relax with stunning waterfront views while enjoying a delicious meal or sipping on a frozen tropical cocktail. Check out our top picks for the best sunset spots in Key Largo!

reef house at sunset in Key Largo in the florida keys

Simple Meals. Straight from the Keys

Cooking in The Keys features easy fish recipes, simple meat dishes, and fresh meals from the Florida Keys. From quick seafood dinners to steak, salads, and key lime pie, these island-style recipes bring the taste of the Keys to your kitchen.

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Welcome!

I’m Felice and I’m passionate about creating delicious recipes with an island vibe using fresh seafood sourced right here in the Florida Keys! Check out our easy recipes and indulge in the flavors of paradise. More →

Fish Recipes

  • blackened tripletail for dinner
    Blackened Tripletail Fish
  • summer fish recipe
    Best Summer Fish Recipes
  • overhead view of fish stock.
    Homemade Fish Stock
  • baked red snapper fish collar with lemon
    Roasted Red Snapper Collars
See more Key West Fish Recipes →

Florida Recipes

  • bowl of mango pico de gallo with tortilla chips
    The Best Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
  • peach mango salsa bowl
    Peach Mango Salsa
  • mahi with cream sauce and capers
    Mahi Mahi With Cream Sauce
  • Broiled yellowtail snapper with lemon on white plate.
    Broiled Yellowtail Snapper Recipe
  • coconut oil shrimp with caramelized lemon
    Coconut Oil Shrimp
  • taco tuesday tacos
    Healthy Taco Tuesday Recipes

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